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baasanka's review
3.0
2.5* 'meh', that's all I'm going to say. Good thing that I didn't have any expectations going in, considering that Bradbury has always been one of my favourites.
jarichan's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
luisasm's review
3.0
The plot of this one lacked the interest of the last two, it was a bit confusing. It got caught up in the writing, which is a strange criticism because the writing is just so good. The last half picked things up a little, it started to make sense and old characters were brought back. If you can make it through the beginning, which is very bewildering, then you'll appreciate the ending. And if you've read a lot of Bradbury you'll like all the references.
adamrbrooks's review
2.0
It hurts me to give Ray Bradbury two stars. His mastery helped open the world for me, and he helped introduce my daughter to SF. One of the things I always admired was that he did much more than SF. Look at The Toynbee Convector collection for other types of stories (and, of course, lots of work from the rest of his career).
But this book, written in 2003, just feels scattered. Rushed. Confusing. Maybe I'd have felt more if I knew more about Old Hollywood (and I think there were also allusions to his earlier work that I could only sense, not identify), it would mean more.
As a tale on its own, I found it plain and far too rough.
But this book, written in 2003, just feels scattered. Rushed. Confusing. Maybe I'd have felt more if I knew more about Old Hollywood (and I think there were also allusions to his earlier work that I could only sense, not identify), it would mean more.
As a tale on its own, I found it plain and far too rough.
jensbrede's review
3.0
A fast and very enjoyable read. Bradbury's story-telling style, humor, and wit are certainly some of the best one can get there hands on. Yet, this particular work was a little hard to follow (for me) as many of the references felt like inside jokes between the incredibly witty protagonists. Once I got into the flow of their conversations it became ever easier to follow the sloppy (but somehow also spot-on) language but the fact that many of the places, movies, and people referred to where at large unknown to me I feel like I've not been able to enjoy many parts as one could have. When I was able to catch a reference (such as Bradbury referring to Fahrenheit 451) immediately a smile crept on my face and I felt closer to the story.
All in all a very well made blend of facts and fiction in a mystery novel.
All in all a very well made blend of facts and fiction in a mystery novel.
dajna's review
3.0
Ok, this one is tricky. First of all I didn't realized it was the third of a series, but I don't think it matters. Well, at least I didn't feel like I was missing something: the story is so cryptic and twisted that the dizziness is constant through all the pages. I was reading, but the pages turned into some old black and white noir movie in my head, which I don't dislike. Still, it's a little too chaotic for my taste. Right now I'm not going to pick up anything else from the series.
cheezvshcrvst's review
4.0
Madcap. To me, Ray is forever the Doctor that stole the TARDIS and started out on every adventure ever. Let’s All Kill Constance has style and a wild sense of humor. It’s pulp, it’s romance (but not of the sort you want), it’s gothic, it’s parody, it’s horror sci-fi, and it’s none of the above. You shouldn’t read in anticipation of *good literature* just because you recognize a name from essential reading. Constance does a fine job delivering on the premise of Ray Bradbury: here’s another zany tale and who knows what’s going to happen and who cares why it happens, so long as it happens.
sharpness's review against another edition
2.0
I know Bradbury is a fantastic writer, I've seen it, relished it, loved it. But this book.... It was a struggle to get through; it took me 3 attempts. In the end I was just mad at it. I can take a little bit of abstract story telling, but this was a too much for me. Maybe even a above me.
kirstiecat's review
3.0
The best strengths of the book lie within its ability to be satirical and completely outlandish while looking for all kinds of clues regarding who Constance really is and the mysterious deaths that have been taken place (a book with names and addresses, some of which are crossed out, appears in the beginning of the book, setting forth the remaining plot.) At it's height, it provides an excellent argument for the idea of escaping into various forms of people and characters, ultimately to escape yourself. At it's lowest, it's slightly above drivel. I think the book can be an exciting and engaging read but I'd much more highly recommend Bradbury's short stories any day of the week.